HB855

Establish FWP wildlife highway crossings and accommodation account

Complete·5/8/25

Montana HB855 establishes a funding mechanism for wildlife highway crossings and accommodations to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Montana HB855 creates a state special revenue account to fund wildlife highway crossings and accommodations, aiming to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks will consult with the Department of Transportation for qualifying projects. The bill also authorizes a specialty license plate with a $20 donation upon issuance and renewal, with proceeds going to the wildlife crossings account. Additionally, it mandates the transfer of $100 from the general fund to the account by June 30, 2025. The bill is effective upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Highways and Transportation Hearing

Mar 28, 2025

3:00 PM

House Transportation Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 1, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President